SOLUTION: I have a problem that I don't know how to solve. The problem is 4/x=12 four divided by X is equal to twelve

Question 507941: I have a problem that I don't know how to solve. The problem is
4/x=12
four divided by X is equal to twelve
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, oberobic:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4/x=12

4=12x

4/12=x

1/3=x

x=1/3

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Jim
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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multiply both sides by 'x'
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divide both sides by 12
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You also could solve this as a cross-multiplication.
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Done.

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